Hair extraction apparatus

ABSTRACT

A hair extraction apparatus for easy removal of hair and other debris from a brush. The apparatus comprises a base for overlaying bristles of the brush. The base includes a plurality of apertures and a fastener. The apertures are formed such that each aperture is capable of receiving at least one bristle of the brush. The fastener is attached at one end of the base to secure and tighten the apparatus in position around the brush. The brush may be cleaned by simply loosening and pulling the hair extraction apparatus away from the brush, removing hair and other debris accumulated on the brush in the process.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to a brush cover. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hair brush cover for easy extraction of hair from the hair brush.

2. Related Art

A hairbrush (also referred to herein as a brush) is often used for grooming purposes by men, women, and children. The brush may be used for many purposes including cleaning, styling, grooming, and detangling the hair. While using the brush, some of the user's hair may get pulled out from the user's hair follicles and get trapped or entangled in the bristles of the brush. In order to maintain the cleanliness of the brush, one has to manually pick the hair out from the bristles of the brush. This is time consuming and tedious for the person cleaning the brush.

There exist prior art systems that assist in removing hair from a brush which are complex in design and some need electrical power to operate. Also, such systems are expensive and require sufficient skill to use the systems effectively.

Hence, there is a need for an apparatus that facilitates easy removal of hair and debris from a brush which is not expensive and is less time consuming.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide a hair extraction apparatus for easy removal of hair from a brush.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a system to extract hair from a brush that is inexpensive.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a system to extract hair from a brush that is not time consuming.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a system to extract hair from a brush that is less complex in design thereby making it easy to use.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a hair extraction apparatus for easy extraction of hair from a brush. The hair extraction apparatus comprises a net with a plurality of apertures of a predetermined size to accommodate one or more bristles of a brush. The apertures are capable of receiving and overlaying the one or more bristles of the brush. In use, the hair extraction apparatus of the present invention is placed in position over the bristles of a brush and pushed down toward the surface of the brush to which the bristles are attached. A fastener may be provided at an end of the net to hold the net in position around the head of the brush. Then the brush is used in its normal fashion. When desired, loose hair, lent and other debris which has accumulated in the brush may be removed by simply pulling the net away from the brush so that the apertures of the net move up and over the bristles of the brush.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Further aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention in reference to the appended drawings in which like numerals denote like elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a first embodiment of the hair extraction apparatus of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of the hair extraction apparatus of the present invention applied on a brush; and

FIG. 3 is a back perspective view of the first embodiment of the hair extraction apparatus of the present invention apparatus applied on a brush.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the detailed description of the invention, numerous specific details are described to provide a thorough understanding of the various embodiments of the invention. However, one skilled in the relevant art will recognize that an embodiment of the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other apparatus, systems, assemblies, methods, components, materials, parts, and/or the like. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not specifically shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 1 illustrates a first embodiment of the hair extraction apparatus 100 of the present invention laid out fully flat. The hair extraction apparatus 100 comprises a net base 102. The base 102 acts as a cover that is placed over the head of a brush. The cover is made of a lightweight material and is preferably elastic in nature. The base 102 may be a metal net or non metal net made of paper, cloth, plastic, polymers (nylon, PTFE etc.) or the like. The cover or base 102 may be manufactured in a variety of shapes and sizes so as to enable its use with a variety of different brushes.

The base 102 comprises a plurality of apertures 104. The apertures 104 are sized so as to receive at least one bristle (or a tuft of bristles) of the brush. Further, the base 102 comprises a string 106. The string 106 may be sewn around a portion of the perimeter of the base 102, attached via loops spaced around the perimeter of the base 102, or enclosed in a channel or hem created by folding and sewing the perimeter of the base 102. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the string 106 is attached via loops spaced around the perimeter of the base 102 whereas in FIG. 3, the string 106 is enclosed in a channel formed around the perimeter of the base 102. In this fashion, the string 106 may be pulled so as to gather the material from which the base 102 is formed and thus provide a snug, secure fit on the brush. The string 106 may be an elastic string or a thread or lace. The string 106 facilitates a snug fit of the base 102 towards the bottom of the brush bristles. A fastener 108 may be fitted at one or both ends of the string 106. The fastener 108 is preferably a closure device that may be fitted at the ends of the string 106 to aid in the application and removal of the base 102 from a brush and to provide a snug fit with the brush. Further, the fastener 108 is capable of keeping the base 102 in position with respect to the brush. Examples of the fastener 108 include, but are not limited to a cord fastener, a spring fastener, a snap fastener, hook and loop fasteners, or the like. FIG. 1 shows a cord fastener arrangement for the hair extraction apparatus 100. However, one skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the invention can be practiced without using the fastener 108 by, for example, firmly tying the string to the base at the back of the brush as shown in FIG. 2.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of the hair extraction apparatus 100 applied on a brush 200. The hair extraction apparatus 100 is secured to the brush by positioning the base 102 above the face of the brush 200 containing a plurality of bristles 202. The net base 102 is placed such that some of the apertures 104 are located above the plurality of bristles 202. A downward pressure is then applied to the base 102 at various locations to put the base 102 in contact with, and adjacent to the face of the brush 200 such that the plurality of bristles 202 protrude through the plurality of apertures 104.

If provided, the string 106 is then pulled around the head of the brush 200 to provide a close fit around the brush 200. After a custom fit around the brush 200 is achieved, depending on the size and shape of the brush 200, the fastener 108 is closed. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, instead of a separate fastener, the string arrangement itself acts as a fastener by tying the string around the brush 200.

As desired, a person uses the brush 200 for grooming and brushing of the hair. The hair or other debris that falls from the head of the user of the brush gets collected on the base 102 of the brush 200. When the brush 200 becomes laden with hair or other debris, the hair extraction apparatus 100 is untied or unfastened, pulled away from the face of the brush 200, and removed. The base 102, as it gets removed from the brush, collects and pulls the hair and other debris from around and in between the bristles 202, thereby substantially cleaning the brush 200. The hair extraction apparatus 100 may then be re-used or disposed of, depending on the material from which it is manufactured.

FIG. 3 shows a back view of the hair extraction apparatus 100 applied on a brush 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the string 106 is enclosed in a channel formed around the perimeter of the base 102. When the string 106 is pulled after achieving a custom fit according to the shape and size of the brush 300, the fastener 108 is tightened around the string 106.

Although preferred embodiments of this invention have been described, it should be appreciated that numerous variations and modifications are possible and the embodiments described herein are not limited by the specific disclosure above, but rather should be limited only by the scope and spirit of the appended claims. 

1. A hair extraction apparatus for easy extraction of hair and other debris from a brush, comprising: a base for overlaying bristles of the brush; a plurality of apertures formed on said base, wherein each of said apertures is capable of receiving at least one bristle of the brush; and a string attached around the perimeter of said base for securing said base to the brush.
 2. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a fastener connected to at least one end of said string.
 3. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 1, wherein said string is made of an elastic material.
 4. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base is made of an elastic material.
 5. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base is made of paper.
 6. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base is made of cloth.
 7. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base is made of a polymer.
 8. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base is made of nylon.
 9. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base is made of metal.
 10. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 1, wherein said fastener is selected from the group consisting of a cord fastener, a spring fastener, a snap fastener, and a hook and loop fastener.
 11. A hair extraction apparatus for easy extraction of hair from a brush, the hair extraction apparatus comprising: a base for overlaying bristles of the brush; a plurality of apertures formed on said base, wherein each of said plurality of apertures is capable of receiving one bristle of the brush; a string placed along the perimeter of said base; and a fastener connected to at least one end of said string, wherein said fastener is capable of keeping said base in position.
 12. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 11, wherein said string is an elastic string.
 13. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 11, wherein said base is made of an elastic material.
 14. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 11, wherein said base is made of paper.
 15. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 11, wherein said base is made of cloth.
 16. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 11, wherein said base is made of polymer.
 17. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 11, wherein said base is made of nylon.
 18. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 11, wherein said base is made of metal.
 19. The hair extraction apparatus of claim 11, wherein said fastener is selected from the group consisting of a cord fastener, a spring fastener, a snap fastener, and a hook and loop fastener. 